Ophthalmic topics for the non-ophthalmologist

Mo Med. 2005 Jan-Feb;102(1):63-6.

Abstract

This article provides information for the medical practitioner who deals with patients receiving care for eye disease. It is written for the non-ophthalmologist physician. The goal is to update the practitioner by discussing common ophthalmic issues that are encountered in everyday interactions with patients. Glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and treatment of refractive errors are emphasized in this summary article.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / adverse effects
  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Aging / pathology
  • Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Glaucoma / classification
  • Glaucoma / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Macular Degeneration / drug therapy
  • Macular Degeneration / prevention & control*
  • Ophthalmic Solutions
  • Ophthalmology / education
  • Ophthalmology / trends*
  • Presbyopia / radiotherapy
  • Prostaglandins, Synthetic / therapeutic use
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
  • Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
  • Ophthalmic Solutions
  • Prostaglandins, Synthetic